Summer Trial Scheduled for De Queen Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges

A jury trial has been scheduled for this summer for a De Queen man facing multiple felony charges, including rape, incest, and sexual assault.

According to Sevier County Circuit Court records, Thomas Eugene Whitt, 66, of De Queen, is set to stand trial on June 25, 2025, after receiving a continuance during a pre-trial hearing held last month. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for June 5, 2025. If Whitt maintains his plea of not guilty, the trial will proceed as planned.

Court records indicate that Whitt is facing three counts of rape, one count of incest, and one count of sexual assault in the second degree. An arrest warrant was issued for Whitt in January 2024 following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2023, in Sevier County.

Whitt was released from the Sevier County Jail after posting a $150,000 bond. If convicted, Whitt could face a sentence of 10 to 40 years or life in prison for the rape charges.

As the trial date approaches, the community awaits further legal proceedings in the case.